- Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is set to miss the Manchester derby on Sunday, December 10
- He got a red card in United game against Arsenal
- Manchester United is not going to appeal the red card according to reports
Manchester United star midfielder Paul Pogba is certain to watch the Manchester derby on Sunday, December 10, from the stands or behind the VIP glass as Mourinho has declined appealing the red card he got against Arsenal.
The combative Frenchman was dismissed for a stamping challenge on Hector Bellerin.
Paul Pogba set to miss Manchester derby as United will not appeal red card
Despite voicing his displeasure at the decision, United boss Jose Mourinho has reluctantly accepted it.
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Pogba, 24, will face a three-match ban, starting with Manchester City on Sunday, and will also miss clashes against Bournemouth and West Brom.
However, the former Juventus midfielder escaped further punishment after he sarcastically clapped Andre Marriner after he had given him his marching orders.
The incident during the clash with Arsenal, which United won 3-1, drew plenty of comment.
But former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher leaped to defence Marriner's defence and hailed it as a "tremendous" decision.
He told Sky Sports: "I think it's a red card. It's a tremendous spot by the referee.
"I didn't expect a red card until I saw the replay. It's serious foul play.
"Where he went was dangerous with excessive force, without doubt it's a red card. The referee did great.
Pogba was last dismissed while playing for Juve against Palermo back in May 2013.
Despite his obvious disappointment at missing the huge clash against their neighbours, he will be in action against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League tomorrow.
Speaking ahead of the match, his manager Mourinho said: "He's not suspended for the Champions League. He's very happy to play tomorrow.
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"The next match is the match that matters. He plays tomorrow. Of course he's a bit tired because it was a huge match in the last weekend and just two days to recover for CSKA.
"But he is very happy to play tomorrow and to try to keep his momentum because since he was back from injury he has been phenomenal."
NAIJ.com reported earlier that Manchester United star midfielder Paul Pogba have taken a rather swift controversial path, days before the Manchester Derby, which has been dubbed the 'most important' in recent years.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng